Overview

Modern laboratory facilities for graduate study are located in the Ramaley building. In addition, the department has strong ties with the University Museum, the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR), the Institute of Behavioral Genetics (IBG), the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), the Environmental Studies Program (ENVS) and the Departments of Integrative Physiology, Geology, Geography, Anthropology and Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. INSTAAR operates the Mountain Research Station, an alpine field laboratory 25 miles from campus. Graduate student support is available in the form of fellowships, part-time instructorships, teaching assistantships, research assistantships and research grants.

M.A. I Program

A master’s degree with thesis is offered for students interested in continuing their training as professional biologists. For some students the thesis option of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program of the University of Colorado at Boulder provides a basis for work on a PhD at the University of Colorado or at another institution, although the MA is not required for admission to the PhD program.

Thirty hours of coursework are required for the degree, at least 24 of which must be at the 5000 level or above, including 4–6 hours of thesis credit. The thesis topic is presented to the thesis committee as a written research proposal. The MA I final examination consists of the thesis defense; it should be scheduled within two years for full-time students.

M.A. II Program

A non-thesis master’s degree program is offered for students who are interested in obtaining a greater knowledge of ecology and evolutionary biology but who are not interested in degree work beyond the MA. This program is suitable for secondary school teachers and others whose career choices do not require a research thesis. Financial support is not guaranteed for MA II students.

Thirty credit hours of coursework are required for the degree, at least 24 of which must be at the 5000 level or above, including 4 hours of independent research leading to a paper to be presented to the faculty advisor. A final oral exam may be required by the student’s MAII faculty advisory committee.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Limnology

Landscape Ecology

Freshwater Phycology

Diversity and Inclusion

Population Genetics

Phylogenetics and Comparative Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A completed domestic application includes a statement of intent, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts and scores on the GRE General Test.
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Tuition Fees

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23676 USD / year

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23676 USD / year

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8928 USD / year

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Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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